Chapter 260: Withstanding Setbacks
Can Gongsun Chan hold on? I'm afraid that in the end, it won't work, and I have to find a way to get involved.
A brigade officer asked, "Can we send troops to support Gongsun Zan like we did to support Zhang Yan of the Montenegrin Army before?" β
Xu Rong shook his head and said, "Not really, the reason is not that we and the Black Mountain Army are not righteous enough, but the situation in the north." β
Tong Yuan knew that it was very difficult to support Gongsun Zhan, but he was slightly surprised to hear Xu Rong say that the reason was in the north.
He asked, "I know that the Montenegrin army has not yet come out of the last trough, but why is it the reason for the north?" β
Xu Rong said with a little seriousness, "This is because there are two powerful opponents in the north of Gongsun Zhan, one of which is the Wuhuan tribe entrenched in Youzhou and Bingzhou, and the stronger Xianbei people are also eyeing each other, and they are also involved in the action to fight Gongsun Zhan." β
Xu Huang said: "We also have some contact with this Wuhuan and can unite some people, but I heard that this Xianbei people annexed the Northern Xiongnu and fused the large and small tribes that were attached to the Xiongnu on the grassland before. β
Xu Rong nodded and said, "Exactly." However, in addition to Wuhuan and Xianbei being strong, there is another point, that is, only by developing northward can we really rescue Gongsun Zhan. β
He then walked to the side of the three-dimensional sand table and said, "We have taken the southern part of Xihe County and Taiyuan County, and the east side is next to the Black Mountain Army, but what about the north?" β
Although Sun Zi is not a county governor of Taiyuan County, he is also present because he is responsible for the development of several counties here.
He said, "To the north is the city of Taiyuan, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, as well as several counties in the plains. Although these places are controlled by the Guo family, the Wang family, and some powerful people, they will definitely respond to the call of Weiyang Jun and Haoyang Hou and obey the arrangement. β
Xu Rong said: "The problem is here, Taiyuan County is actually centered on a plain in the middle. Although the city is strong, the surrounding plains are very vulnerable.
"Therefore, if you take Taiyuan County from the south to the north, you can't help but take Yanmen County in the north. If you only occupy Taiyuan, and cannot enter the dangerous place of the north wing of Taihang Mountain to the north, it is equivalent to increasing the cost of defending the palace. β
Sun Zi said, "But the Guo family of Yangqu County in the north of Taiyuan County, they control the mountains in the north and the south of Yanmen County, since we are under the jurisdiction of the state, we can naturally take Yanmen County with them." β
Xu Rong stroked his beard and said, "Sun Yanlong is very correct about this. It is precisely because of the existence of the Yangqu Guo family, as well as their subordinates and border troops, that Taiyuan has not become the same as Shangjun, existing in name only. β
"However, do we really plan to enter Yanmen County? Are we really ready to be enemies on three sides, to be able to settle the situation in one fell swoop, and to make the grassland and the border surrender? β
That's right, the south of Yanmen County has just gained an unstable foothold, the north is the powerful Xianbei, the east is the remnants of the Wuhuan kings and Liu Yu, and the Xiongnu Tiefu tribe that has just been defeated in the west.
Is the Xinxi Liang Army ready to enter such a complex area and challenge the forces of all parties? If you don't do it well, it's best not to make a half bucket of water.
Xu Rong's words hit the nail on the head, thinking that nearly a thousand years later, a certain dynasty took half of it in this place, fell into the quagmire, and finally collapsed and collapsed.
Tong Yuan said: "In my opinion, the time is not yet the most ripe. I estimate that in a few years, we will be able to capture the Hetao and the Yan Dynasty at the same time, and we will avoid going deep alone. β
Xu Rong said, "The lord is wise, to completely recover and merge the state, it is indeed two ways at the same time, and the effect is the best." β
Su Ze said, "In this way, our side can't break through from the north, and it's not good to directly help Gongsun Zhan." But wouldn't it be better to break through from Hanoi in the south? β
When Tong Yuan heard this plan, he was a little disappointed. If he succeeds in blackmailing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, then he can indeed take Hanoi and completely stabilize the division. However, he was cut off by others.
He had to let everyone discuss the pros and cons, and found that if he rashly entered Hanoi at this time, he could not give Gongsun Zhan support, not to mention, he was afraid that he would make enemies with Cao Cao again, and even attract the attack of Yuan Cao's coalition army.
As for pretending to be stationed in Hanoi, it attracted Yuan Shao's attention. This trick has been used last time, not to mention, and Yuan Shao's main force is in Jizhou, so it can't have the effect of last time at all.
In the end, the people's livelihood at the meeting was improving, but the military situation was a dilemma, and there was no breakthrough for the time being.
He knew that although the Xinxi Liangjun could withstand certain setbacks, the slightest carelessness would give other treacherous people an opportunity to get him from behind.
In fact, many of his achievements in the past three years are due to tricks. Taking advantage of a certain historical prophet, he was located in a relatively remote area, not very high-profile, relying on the wealth and prestige of the Dong family to occupy the forefront.
But what about the back? With Li Ru and others coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, this era finally underwent earth-shaking changes. His huge advantage was screwed up by himself.
He is now Hanchen, not himself in later generations, and he has carried the lives and hopes of too many people, so it is indeed not just a matter of recklessness.
Therefore, when Emperor Xian did not encounter any more major incidents, he did not lead the army to meet the Son of Heaven. It seems that to take responsibility for their actions to the end, they need to adapt to the new situation.
He took a boat back to Xiayang on the other side. He used to be cordial to Dong Bai and Dong Wei, and felt close to his family. Now he was a little hesitant, he didn't know how to speak, how to talk about it.
Dong Bai seems to be so naΓ―ve, she doesn't ask about government affairs, nor does she meddle in military and civilian affairs, she is really a superior and partner who is very compatible with him.
Watching her set of meteor hammers spin like flying, I know that her martial arts should be on the next level.
There are still words written by her hanging in the room, and I have to say that since she and Cai Yan have become closer and closer, they have become both civil and military. This really makes Tong Yuan, who is not used to writing calligraphy, feel ashamed.
She ran over sweating and asked, "What's wrong with you today?" I don't feel as confident as I usually do, do you fall in love with someone you can't pursue? β
Dong Bai is still a little naughty, and said that she was originally a little lively and gossipy, but she was suppressed by hatred and responsibility before?
Tong Yuan said: "I don't know if Brother Dong Wei is here today?" β
Dong Bai's face changed slightly, and he asked with a little concern, "Well, he has always seen the dragon from the beginning to the end, and I don't know where he is, maybe he will appear soon, or he may go where he will go in a while." β
Her eyes were a little wandering, probably knowing some inside information.
Also, Dong Wei is the son of Dong Zhuo's nephew Dong Huang, and he is the only surviving relative known to Dong Bai, and there must be some communication between them that he does not know.
And Li Ru's wife, Dong, is their aunt.
How did he get along with them?
Should I continue to believe in Dong Bai?